HHS OCR report ยท 2024
Village Pharmacy Group data breach
OCR report facts
- Covered entity
- Village Pharmacy Group
- Entity type
- Healthcare Provider
- State
- Massachusetts
- Individuals affected
- 584
- Submission date
- Nov 18, 2024
- Type of breach
- Hacking/IT Incident
- Location of breached information
- Business associate present
- No
- Status
- Archive (closed)
OCR description
The covered entity (CE), Village Pharmacy Group, reported that an employee experienced a phishing incident that affected the protected health information (PHI) of 584 individuals. The PHI involved included names, diagnoses, and other treatment information. The CE notified HHS and effected individuals. In response to the breach the CE implemented additional administrative, technical, and security safeguards. Staff were also retrained in its requirements to protect and secure PHI.
Text as published on the HHS OCR breach portal.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were affected by the Village Pharmacy Group data breach?
The report to HHS OCR lists 584 individuals affected.
When was it reported to HHS?
It was submitted to HHS OCR on Nov 18, 2024.
What type of breach was it?
The OCR portal lists the type of breach as Hacking/IT Incident, with the breached information located in: Email.
Is the investigation still open?
No. The report is in the OCR portal archive, which holds reports where OCR has closed its review.
Is a breach notice letter from Village Pharmacy Group legitimate?
This site cannot verify letters. Check the sender against the organisation's official website and the HHS OCR breach portal, and avoid calling numbers or clicking links only listed in an unexpected message. See our guide on what to do after a data breach notice.
Source: HHS OCR Breach Portal, OCR export October 2026. Network USA is not affiliated with HHS or Village Pharmacy Group.